The Black Swan at Home and Abroad by Anonymous

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Author Anonymous
LoC No. 74156918
Title The Black Swan at Home and Abroad
or, A Biographical Sketch of Miss Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield, the American Vocalist
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Summary "The Black Swan at Home and Abroad" by Anonymous is a biographical sketch written in the mid-19th century. The narrative centers around Miss Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield, an extraordinarily gifted American vocalist known as the "Black Swan." Born into slavery but later freed, Greenfield's journey highlights her struggles and triumphs in the musical world, particularly as a pioneer for African American artists in a time of significant societal prejudice. At the start of the narrative, we learn about Elizabeth's early life in Mississippi and her eventual move to Philadelphia, where she was freed by her kind mistress. Despite facing racial barriers and limited formal training, Elizabeth's indomitable spirit leads her to cultivate her remarkable vocal talents through self-teaching and informal mentorship. The opening portion establishes her reputation in local circles and hints at her burgeoning career as she begins to attract public attention for her once-novel artistry—a black woman achieving acclaim in a predominantly white musical industry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class ML: Music: Literature of music
Subject Greenfield, Elizabeth Taylor, approximately 1819-1876
Category Text
EBook-No. 46526
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 25, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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